Swing Into Christmas
Programme
Programme includes:
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Theme from New York, New York
…and many more
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Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, as they head to Cadogan Hall for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas!
This is a Christmas spectacular like no other, as Down for the Count’s 30-piece big band with strings is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith and featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists, the Orchestra recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday in a uniquely joyful and engaging performance that has endeared the ensemble to audiences across the country.
Audiences of all ages will be captivated by stunning performances of iconic songs, including ‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ and ‘New York, New York’, alongside many fantastic new song selections for the 2026 show – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style.
The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK’s most highly-regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the London Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall, and many other prestigious venues.
It may be cold outside, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit!
Duration: approx. 2 hours 45 mins (incl. interval)
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Ticket Information
£50, £40, £32, £25
Concessions (not available online):
• Under 16s: half price
• Students in full-time education: 30% off
A single £4.50 transaction fee applies to all online bookings (per order, not per individual ticket). Orders made in person at the box office are exempt from transaction fees. See booking information for details, payment methods and delivery options.
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Group Discount
Groups of 10+ save 10%
Performances
Future events in this series
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
The Down for the Count Orchestra is a big band with strings which performs the greatest hits of the Swing Era. At its three shows at Cadogan Hall this season, you’ll hear faithful recreations of great Capitol Studios recordings from Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, transcriptions of Charlie Parker With Strings classics, big band with strings tunes from the Tommy Dorsey and Harry James Orchestras, and original arrangements of jazz standards.
Celebrating Nat King Cole
with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Friday 10 July 2026, 7pm
Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in swing music history – the incomparable Nat King Cole. Enjoy timeless classics such as Mona Lisa, Let’s Face the Music and Dance and L-...
Swing Into Christmas
With the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Tuesday 29 December 2026, 2pm & 7pm
Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra as they head to Cadogan Hall for their much-loved annual show, Swing Into Christmas!
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